Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change? novel Chapter 397

"What?" In an instant, Gilbert's eyes narrowed, a mix of shock and disbelief painted across his face. "How is that even possible?"

With him overseeing the situation, and considering that it was undeniable that Rebecca had pushed Caroline, how could this be happening?

"The police said Ms. Bennett dropped the charges."

"What?!"

So, it was like that?

Gilbert's lips pressed tight, his gaze deep. "To the hospital!"

"Right away, Mr. Gilbert."

...

The door to the hospital room was nearly knocked off its hinges.

"Gilbert..."

Caroline, barely awake, saw Gilbert charging at her radiating anger, his face all twisted up in displeasure.

She chuckled nervously, "What's got into you? Who rubbed Mr. Gilbert the wrong way this early in the morning?"

Hmph. Gilbert's lips curled slightly, his gaze on her was unusually cold and forbidding, his presence so oppressive it was hard to breathe.

"Why did you drop the charges?" he asked bluntly.

"Huh?" Caroline blinked, smoothing her hair back, a faint smile on her lips. "You mean Rebecca, right? Sherilyn came to see me yesterday, you know that..."

"Heh." A cold smile played on Gilbert's lips, full of sarcasm. "So you're telling me, you softened because Sherilyn pleaded with you? Is that it?"

His attitude irked Caroline.

Her face gave nothing away. "Sherilyn is the Johnsons' adopted daughter, she's part of their family. She asked me for a favor, isn't it only right I grant it?"

"Cut the crap!" Gilbert's anger peaked at that moment.